C.J. Smith traveled a long way to play at Lowell, but that hasn’t stopped him from being dynamic on the ice (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor C.J. Smith knew growing up in the basketball- and baseball-driven state of Iowa that he would spend more time traveling to his hockey games than actually playing them.…
Kevin Boyle: The man behind the mask
Senior goalie Kevin Boyle has been a mainstay in the River Hawks’ success this season. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Some people are just born to play hockey, and UMass Lowell goalie Kevin Boyle might be one of them. Through 31 games this season, Boyle has 19 wins, a .932…